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title: "Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603da

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council seeks services for the "Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)" project. Under an open procedure, it falls under the cleaning and sanitation services category, with the contract extending across multiple locations within Manchester, UK, specifically the New Smithfield Wholesale Market, Gorton Market, and Longsight Market. This procurement, with a legal basis in UK legislation (2023/54), went through the tender and award stages, starting in January 2026 when the tender was issued. The contract has been awarded as of July 2026, with a start date from August 2026 to July 2028, plus an optional two-year extension. The awarded contract values at approximately £5.6 million, grossing to about £6.7 million, highlights a substantial opportunity within the services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cleaning, waste management, and general market upkeep. The contract is suitable for both SMEs and larger enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from Biffa Waste Services Limited, a large-scale tenderer, amidst competition from SMEs like Universal Support Services Group and Tenon FM Limited. Companies specialising in facility management, environmental services, and market operations, particularly those that can offer high-quality services complemented by competitive pricing and advanced environmental considerations, stand to benefit. Additionally, successfully leveraging social value and environmental efficiency in their proposals will likely bolster competitiveness in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The Wholesale and Retail Markets Service encompasses four markets in three locations: Gorton Market, Longsight Market, New Smithfield Wholesale Market, and a weekly Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale held weekly at the New Smithfield Market site. Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking a contractor for the provision of: - Cleaning of communal areas and Council offices on New Smithfield Market. - Waste management for the Sunday Market and Car Boot on New Smithfield Market. - Cleaning of communal areas on Gorton Market and the erection and dismantling of gazebos. - Provision of ad hoc cleaning staff (Environmental Operatives) on Longsight Market. - The gritting of roadways, car parks, cross passageways, pavements and walkways before and during adverse weather conditions at New Smithfield Market and Gorton Market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | £4,800,000 |
| Awards value | £5,597,167 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063867-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063867-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002339-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th February 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.biffa.co.uk
- http://www.tenonfm-uk.com/
- http://www.ussgl.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c83c0d6b-72ec-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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